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What Bangladesh wants from COP31
Cop31 begins on Monday 9 November in Antalya, Turkey. - New ScientistEvery year, countries gather at the
How gen Z protests are sweeping the world
Activists gather in Dhaka in 2024 to demand action after the deaths of students during anti-quota protests. Photograph:
Six 100-bed hospitals in industrial areas: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahmanon Monday told the parliament that the government has a plan to build six 100-bed hospitals
Hasina's passport, NID applications being verified: Salahuddin
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said the government is verifying reports that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has
Syria, Jordan seek to mend ties after deadly airstrikes
The foreign ministers of Syria and Jordan met in Damascus on Monday for the first time since Jordanian airstrikes
Remittances cross $12bn in four months
Remittances have crossed $12 billion in the first four months and seven days of the 2026-27 fiscal year, extending
Zelenskiy speaks to Modi ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy today (9 November) spoke to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of trilateral talks with Russia
Per capita foreign debt reaches $646
Bangladesh's external debt has climbed to $113.44 billion, translating into a burden of $646 for every citizen, according to
Saudi Aramco building damaged
Aramco headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. -AFPA Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh has been damaged following
Will Trump strike nuclear sites again as Iran engages 'cognitive warfare'?
Since Tuesday's midterms, United States President Donald Trump has shifted his rhetoric between threatening Iran and suggesting that a
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South Korea president to address nation at 0100 GMT: office
South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol will address
Sri Lankan leftist leader to take office after landslide election win
Sri Lanka's first leftist president will be sworn into
South Korea fires warning shots after new border incursion
Seoul's military said Friday it had fired warning shots
China accused of targeting overseas citizens for political activism
China is targeting citizens studying abroad for their political
Floods in Indonesia's South Sulawesi kill 14
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed
"Nobody Is Scared": Congress Says Decision On Amethi, Raebareli In 24 Hours
The Congress is all set to end the suspense over Lok Sabha candidates for the prestigious Amethi and Raebareli
11 missing, tens of thousands evacuated as storms strike south China
Eleven people are missing following
India LS polls: Modi asks people to vote in record numbers
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged voters
Narendra Modi congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Eid
In a letter to Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh
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Zubaida, Duchess of Edinburgh discuss women's empowerment
Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, on Monday pays a courtesy call on Dr Zubaida Rahman. -MoFAPresident Mirza Fakhrul
RTI is a fundamental human right, says CIC Nahreen
Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Prof Dr Nahreen Islam Khan on Monday said the right to information is a fundamental
4th Trans-Himalayan Communication Conference begins at DU
The two-day 4th Trans-Himalayan Communication and Social Development Conference began at Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday, highlighting the need
Hasina's passport request is political stunt: ICT Chief Prosecutor
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam on Monday characterised reported statements regarding ousted Prime Minister Sheikh
Health minister announces Tk 50cr allocation for NITOR's development
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Monday announced an allocation of Tk 50 crore for
President for reviving cooperative movement by amending laws
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaks at a programme marking the 55th National Cooperative Day 2026 at the Osmani
Vapes, cigarettes, banned cream, gold seized at Dhaka airport
Customs intelligence officials have seized e-cigarettes/vapes, cigarettes, banned beauty cream and gold ornaments worth around Tk 32.02 lakh at
DSCC launches intensive drive in 29 dengue-prone wards
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched an intensive drive in 29 high-risk wards to prevent dengue. A recent
'Journalism should prioritise ethics over views, clickbait'
Information Commissioner SAM Mahfuzur Rahman has said journalism should prioritise ethics and responsibility rather than chasing views through misleading
Not only treatment but also extensive awareness needed to protect eye health: Health Minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain Bokul has said that, expanding medical services is not sufficient
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India monitors Bangladesh as Dhaka signals interest in 'Mecca Defence Pact'
New Delhi is keeping a close watch on diplomatic developments in Dhaka
In A Tit-For-Tat Move, New Delhi Removes Encroachments Outside Pak High Commission
The action comes three days after Pakistani authorities reportedly removed protective security barricades outside
How Pak-Backed Handler Shahzad Bhatti Built Online Terror Network
Indian agencies arrested more than 250 people from 14 states over
Ex-Pakistan Minister's Threatening Remark Against India
Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, who served as Pakistan's Interior Minister in the Imran
Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered
A new banner depicting US President Donald Trump is put up on the Department
White House revokes visa of Brazil's US ambassador
The US has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington, according to a state department official, marking another
'True treasure of the world': Rubio hails Taj Mahal during visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with his wife Jeanette D. Rubio and US Ambassador
Iran defence ministry says US seeks 'face-saving' way out of war
Iran's defence ministry on Saturday said the United States was seeking a "face-saving" way to exit the war, as
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Durga Puja Adds Momentum to West Bengal’s Economy
Durga Puja is the biggest festival of the Bengalis. It is
13th Bangladesh Parliamentary Session Begins With A Rejuvenated Resonance
13th Bangladeshi Parliamentary session began on March 12, 2026. It was on February 12,
Are Bangladeshis an Ungrateful Nation? 1971, Memory and the Moral Test of Our Time
K N Ahad Bangladesh was not born through negotiation or compromise. It was born through blood,
International Voices Overlooked as Bangladesh Prepares to Vote
Razib PervezAs Bangladesh organizes to cast their votes, the upcoming election has drawn substantial consideration
Why Cooperation Still Matters in An Age of Disorder
As the world approaches 2026, optimism is in short supply. Armed conflicts are raging across roughly 50 countries.
WHO FCTC Works: Strengthening Tobacco Control Law in Bangladesh
As delegates from across the world gather
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US administrators are rubbing tech enterprises on the wrong side of the shoulders
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is inviting San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI)
Industries brace for hard times in the middle of energy scarcities
Bangladesh has started experiencing a fuel crisis more than a week after
Echoes of The Earth: The Undying Spirit of Zia’s Canal Revolution
President Ziaur Rahman was an architect of dreams, a man of the soil. Having drenched the earth with
Metropolitan University in Sylhet: Where A Piece of My Heart Still Hangs Around
It was June 2012. I was spending holidays at home in a slightly carefree
Institutions in our countries don't teach pupils to look beyond the box
When it comes to private universities, most people uphold the opinion that
Our cerebral faculties can't be exceeded by manmade devices
This editorial is about humans and the interactions that this intelligent mammal
Oval Office Can’t Persuade Europe to Gulp Down Far Right Sentiments
Mahfuz Ul Hasib ChowdhuryUS President Donald Trump has significantly shifted US politics by
India’s Maritime Vision: From SAGAR to Indo-Pacific to MAHASAGAR
Suchitra Durai A decade ago, on 12 March 2015, while commissioning in Mauritius the
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Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC holds 5th Extraordinary General Meeting
throughdigital platform. The EGM was presided over by Ms. Sadia Rayen Ahmed, Chairmanof the Board of Directors
DBBL holds Strategic Conclave for Barishal Region
A Strategic Conclave of Dutch-BanglaBank with Barishal Region was held in Barishal
Bangladesh delegation participates in Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026
A high-level Bangladeshi delegation took part in the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026,
Khurshid Alam appointed Islami Bank Chairman
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday appointed former deputy governor Md Khurshid Alam as the independent director and chairman of
Vested groups are conspiring to jeopardize forex market: BB
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has smelt a plot of vested groups to destabilize
KFC Spreads Joy Among Underprivileged Children with ‘Eidi for Angels’
To spread joy among underprivileged children during the holy month of Ramadan, KFC Bangladesh organized
BB officers frustrate over no visible progress in BB's full autonomy
Bangladesh Bank (BB) officers expressed their frustration over no visible progress in two key financial
TECNO launches MEGAPAD SE in Bangladesh
Global AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO has officially unveiled the TECNO MEGAPAD SE, a feature-rich entry-level tablet designed to deliver
Bangladesh’s Tech Delegation Participates in DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2025
A Bangladeshi delegation of 12+ BASIS member companies successfully participatedin DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2025. The event was hosted by
IFIC Bank signed a(MoU with Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical
IFIC Bank PLC has signed a Memorandumof Understanding (MoU) with Japan Bangladesh Friendship
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P.D. Singh, CEO of India & South Asia, SCB visits Bangladesh
P.D. Singh, ChiefExecutive Officer – India & South, Standard Chartered Bank recently visitedBangladesh. P.D. Singh was appointed
Mass Gathering of Former and Current Jagannath University Students Floods Kakrail
Bashir Shahriar, JnU Correspondent :Jagannath University (JnU) students have entered the third day
PPP Authority’s Divisional Conference Showcases Investment Potential in Renewable Energy and Tourism
The Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) successfully organized
SCB celebrate international women's day
Standard CharteredBangladesh and Friendship jointly hosted ‘Water, light and hope”, a specialphoto exhibition celebrating the occasion
US inflation seen easing in July, lending Biden a reprieve
US inflation is expected to have eased slightly in July, taking pressure
China lockdown worries hit Asian equity, crude markets
Asian markets and oil prices mostly fell Monday with a fresh Covid
Iran warns US against disrupting oil shipments to Venezuela
Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday warned the US against
Oil-hungry Asian nations pounce on low prices to build stockpiles
Some oil-hungry Asian nations are taking advantage of the
Samsung fears fall in profit as pandemic hits sales
Samsung Electronics Co on Wednesday said its operating profit
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DBBL holds Strategic Conclave for Sylhet Region
AStrategic Conclave of Dutch-Bangla Bank with the Sylhet Region was held at alocal hotel in Sylhet on
Workshop Held on Procurement and Supply Chain Management for Small Entrepreneurs
A “Two-Day Workshop to Finalize
BAT Bangladesh Welcomes Kakhaber Benidze as New Managing Director
Kakhaber Benidze has been appointed as the ManagingDirector of British American Tobacco Bangladesh PLC. effective 1stMay 2026.
Formal Inauguration of IFIC Bank ATM Booth at Shewrapara, Dhaka
Withthe aim of providing customers with easier, faster and uninterrupted bankingservices, IFIC Bank PLC formally inaugurated a new
Engineers urge science-based urban planning to achieve SDGs
Civil engineers, academics and policymakers on
BAT Bangladesh Secures Top Employer Certification for the Seventh Time
British American Tobacco BangladeshPLC. has once again been recognized as a Top Employer by
New KFC Curry Crunch: Bold Spices, Crunchy Goodness
Transcom Foods Limited, the sole franchisee of global brand KFC has been operating in Bangladesh
National workshop spotlights renewable energy barriers in climate-vulnerable regions
A national workshop on renewable energy was held today in the capital, bringing together subject
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Legendary hockey player Abdus Sadeque passes away
Mr. Abdus Sadeque was the first captain of the Bangladesh National Hockey Team and the first captain of
PSG forge modern dynasty with Champions League shootout triumph over Arsenal
Paris St Germain held their nerve in a cagey Champions League final to retain the title by beating Arsenal
Chapol congratulates Youth & Sports State Minister
World Archery Asia has offered its warmest congratulations and most sincere best wishes to Aminul Haque on his appointment
Jabed Ali’s BDCricTime Becomes a Government-Registered Media Platform in Bangladesh
BDCricTime has achieved a major milestone after receiving official registration from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Information
Starc becomes most prolific left-arm quick in Test history
Australian veteran Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday, surpassing Pakistan great Wasim
Cristiano Ronaldo's son gets first Portugal under-15 call-up
Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son has received his first international call-up, being named in the Portugal Under-15s squad for an
Bowlers, Wadhera shine as Punjab beats Bengaluru in IPL
Punjab Kings bowlers steamrolled through the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting order to secure a five-wicket victory in a rain-reduced
Bumrah named ICC Men's Player of the Month
Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has triumphed over strong competition to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month
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To Maintain Excellence in Journalism, One Must Understand AI: Sheikh Farid Ahmed Manik MP
Abdullah Al Mamun, Chandpur :
Administration Halts Construction of 'Hotel Istanbul'—a Luxury Project by a Jamaat MP—in Kuakata
Gofran Palash, Kalapara (Patuakhali): The administration has halted the construction of
Surge in Hilsa at Chandpur Fish Landing Center After 22 Days
Abdullah Al Mamun, Chandpur: Following the conclusion of a 22-day fishing ban, the traditional 'Boro
12 grassroots women in Kalapara received fish farming equipment in household ponds
Gofran Palash, Kalapara (Patuakhali): 12
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246 killed by lightning strikes this year
At least 246 people were killed by lightning strikes across the country from February 1 to August 30 this year,
One-in-three young people victim of online bullying: UN
Around one-in-three young people across 30 countries, including Bangladesh, India and Myanmar, say they have been bullied online while one-in-five
India actresses in US 'prostitution' racket
The arrest of an Indian couple in the US who allegedly ran a prostitution
Remembering legendary actor of Bangla cinema ‘Mahanayak’ Uttam Kumar
Uttam Kumar remains the biggest hero of Bengali cinema till date –
Does God exist? some scientists think they have proof
The question of whether a god exists is heating up in the 21st century.
Bride of ISIS: From 'happily ever after' to hell
Islam and Ahmed met online, looking for their "happily ever after" through a Muslim
India's anti-harassment squad : Helping or intruding
In Uttar Pradesh, a special police squad has been set up to fight eve
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Puppet Show 2.0: When Politics Becomes Theatre and Citizens Become Puppets
In his novel Putul Nacher Itikatha, Manik Bandopadhyay showed how human beings
Mehendi Festival’ Organized by Islami Chhatri Shanstha at Jagannath University
Bashir Shahriar,JnU Correspondent: For the
Bangladeshi artist builds his music career successfully in south africa
Juel Chowdhury started singing
Taylor Swift concert organizer apologizes after Rio fan death
The chief executive of the company organizing Taylor Swift's
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Govt rebuilding collapsed democratic institutions: President
A delegation of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) pays a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban
Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record
From Western Europe to Indonesia, countries have battled wildfires throughout 2026 following record heat from climate change and El
Bangladesh, Singapore discuss joint assistance to combat transnational crime
Bangladesh and Singapore have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in combating transnational crime and money laundering through joint investigations, a
Bus 'catches fire' near Farmgate metro station
A bus was set on fire beneath the metro rail station in Dhaka's Farmgate area on Monday evening. -
IFRC urged to tap global network to sustain Rohingya assistance
Highlighting the growing humanitarian needs of Rohingyas and host communities amid declining resources, State Minister for Foreign Affairs HumaiunKobir
Tk 4mn ransom fails to free two friends in Libya
Two friends who left Bangladesh seeking better lives in Europe are being held in Libya, where their families say
'Cop31 must deliver climate progress'
Finding a path away from polluting fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas will once again be on the
Uyghurs facing deportation by Thailand say they will be 'like slaves' in China
Uyghurs are taken away for questioning in 2014 in Thailand after crossing to southeast Asia through China's border.
'Rohingya crisis now a security concern for Bangladesh'
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday said the Rohingya crisis has become a security concern
Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, killing 21
Migrants queue to be registered after disembarking from a Spanish coastguard vessel at the port of La Restinga, on
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